INCUMBENT

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 21

Definition

  1. noun the official who holds an office. — synonyms: officeholder
  2. adjective lying or leaning on something else.
  3. adjective necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility.
  4. adjective currently holding an office.

Examples

  • “Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust.”
  • “the incumbent toe of a bird”
  • “If the incumbent senator dies, he is replaced by a person appointed by the governor.”

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